Packet James Foster, Jr.

Packet James Foster, Jr.

Built in 1854 for C.H. Marshall and Company, by then the owners and operators of New York's famous Black Ball packet line, by William H. Webb, New York's premier ship builder. It is possible that Antonio Jacobsen saw her for she ran for C.H. Marshall until 1881, surviving on what the steamships which had largely taken over the passenger trade could not carry. She was sold to Bremen in 1881 and continued until about 1890. If Jacobsen did not see her and sketch her himself, he may have had access to photographs of the ship, or other data. Three decked packet ship of 1,410 tons, draft 22'. Built 1854, New York, by W.H. Webb. Owned by C.H. Marshall and Company.